Gerard Roelfes

Gerard Roelfes is a full professor at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Biomolecular Chemistry & Catalysis department within the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry. He holds roles such as Director of the Stratingh Institute and Chairman of the Prof. Hilmar Johannes Backer Foundation.

• Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic rank).
• Research Focus: Biomolecular chemistry, catalysis, enzyme design, and artificial metalloenzymes.

His work emphasizes the design of novel enzymes using genetically encoded unnatural amino acids and hybrid catalytic systems. Key contributions include artificial copper-Michaelases and gold-based enzymes.

Awards (selected):

• ERC Advanced Grant (2020)
• NWO Vici Grant (2014)
• ChemThem Chemical Biology Award (2011)

Grants & Collaborations: Active in international advisory roles (e.g., NWO, NIOK) and collaborations with institutions like the University Paris Descartes. His lab focuses on sustainable chemistry and biocatalytic cascades.

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups in biomolecular catalysis and artificial enzyme design at the Stratingh Institute.